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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 193.93 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 193.93 and 83.52 is: 125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 193.93 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/193.93 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 193.93 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 16,197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197.03/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.48

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