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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 178.83 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 178.83 and 105.15 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 178.83 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/178.83 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 178.83 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 18,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.97/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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