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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 193.37 and 83.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 193.37 and 83.48 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 193.37 = 83.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/193.37 = 83.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 193.37 × 83.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 16,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141.14/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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