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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.79 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.79 and 74.36 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.79 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.79 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.79 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 14,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,410.89/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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