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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.58 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.58 and 93.14 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.58 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.58 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.58 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 18,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,030.04/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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