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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.86 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.86 and 57.02 is: 85.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.86 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.86 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.86 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 11,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,053.90/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.57

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