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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.11, 193.62 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.11, 193.62 and 71.36 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.11 : 193.62 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.11/193.62 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.11x = 193.62 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.11x = 13,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,816.75/129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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