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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 193.66 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 193.66 and 56.01 is: 83.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 193.66 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/193.66 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 193.66 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 10,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845.93/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.94

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