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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.36 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.36 and 107.96 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.36 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.36 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.36 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 20,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983.86/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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