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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 193.70 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 193.70 and 57 is: 85.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 193.70 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/193.70 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 193.70 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 11,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,041.04/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.44

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