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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 193.79 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 193.79 and 92.54 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 193.79 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/193.79 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 193.79 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 17,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934.04/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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