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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 193.50 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 193.50 and 87.95 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 193.50 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/193.50 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 193.50 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 17,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,018.81/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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