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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.05, 193.58 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.05, 193.58 and 55.94 is: 83.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.05 : 193.58 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.05/193.58 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.05x = 193.58 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.05x = 10,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,827.62/129.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.91

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