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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.50 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.50 and 56.84 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.50 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.50 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.50 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 10,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,998.54/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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