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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.72 and 37.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.72 and 37.85 is: 56.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.72 = 37.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.72 = 37.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.72 × 37.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 7,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332.11/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.76

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