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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.19, 193.77 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.19, 193.77 and 37.89 is: 56.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.19 : 193.77 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.19/193.77 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.19x = 193.77 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.19x = 7,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340.79/129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.82

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