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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.62 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.62 and 83.44 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.62 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.62 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.62 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 16,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155.65/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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