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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.73 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.73 and 95.16 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.73 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.73 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.73 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 18,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,434.87/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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