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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.84 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.84 and 83.38 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.84 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.84 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.84 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 16,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162.38/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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