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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 193.86 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 193.86 and 37.92 is: 56.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 193.86 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/193.86 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 193.86 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 7,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351.17/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.89

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