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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.58 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.58 and 105.84 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.58 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.58 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.58 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 20,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,594.35/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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