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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 178.76 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 178.76 and 107.45 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 178.76 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/178.76 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 178.76 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 19,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.81/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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