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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 193.50 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 193.50 and 71.22 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 193.50 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/193.50 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 193.50 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 13,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,781.07/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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