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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 179.15 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 179.15 and 106.61 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 179.15 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/179.15 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 179.15 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 19,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,097.75/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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