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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 193.72 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 193.72 and 75.08 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 193.72 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/193.72 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 193.72 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 14,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544.50/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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