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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.05, 193.23 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.05, 193.23 and 83.15 is: 124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.05 : 193.23 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.05/193.23 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.05x = 193.23 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.05x = 16,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067.07/129.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.50

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