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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 193.71 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 193.71 and 72.18 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 193.71 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/193.71 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 193.71 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 13,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,981.99/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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