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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.21, 193.77 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.21, 193.77 and 75.03 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.21 : 193.77 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.21/193.77 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.21x = 193.77 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.21x = 14,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,538.56/129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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