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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 178.86 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 178.86 and 106.38 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 178.86 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/178.86 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 178.86 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 19,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027.13/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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