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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 193.59 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 193.59 and 56.90 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 193.59 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/193.59 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 193.59 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 11,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015.75/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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