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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 193.24 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 193.24 and 74.76 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 193.24 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/193.24 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 193.24 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 14,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446.62/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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