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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.21, 193.88 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.21, 193.88 and 75.15 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.21 : 193.88 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.21/193.88 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.21x = 193.88 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.21x = 14,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.71/129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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