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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 194.28 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 194.28 and 106.72 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 194.28 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/194.28 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 194.28 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 20,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,733.56/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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