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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 193.74 and 56.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 193.74 and 56.98 is: 85.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 193.74 = 56.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/193.74 = 56.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 193.74 × 56.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 11,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039.31/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.51

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