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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 192.50 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 192.50 and 111.72 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 192.50 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/192.50 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 192.50 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 21,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506.10/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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