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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 193.85 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 193.85 and 74.96 is: 112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 193.85 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/193.85 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 193.85 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 14,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.00/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.62

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