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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.37 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.37 and 83.54 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.37 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.37 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.37 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 16,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.16/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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