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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 193.52 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 193.52 and 55.96 is: 83.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 193.52 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/193.52 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 193.52 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 10,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,829.04/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.87

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