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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 193.72 and 75.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 193.72 and 75.06 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 193.72 = 75.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/193.72 = 75.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 193.72 × 75.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 14,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540.62/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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