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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.76 and 42.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.76 and 42.50 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.76 = 42.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.76 = 42.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.76 × 42.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 8,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234.80/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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