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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 193.54 and 42.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 193.54 and 42.37 is: 63.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 193.54 = 42.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/193.54 = 42.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 193.54 × 42.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 8,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200.87/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.54

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