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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.63 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.63 and 105.86 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.63 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.63 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.63 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 20,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,603.49/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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