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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 193.61 and 57.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 193.61 and 57.04 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 193.61 = 57.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/193.61 = 57.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 193.61 × 57.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 11,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,043.23/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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