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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 193.65 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 193.65 and 74.93 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 193.65 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/193.65 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 193.65 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 14,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,510.68/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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