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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.21, 193.50 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.21, 193.50 and 74.94 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.21 : 193.50 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.21/193.50 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.21x = 193.50 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.21x = 14,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,500.52/129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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