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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 193.87 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 193.87 and 74.47 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 193.87 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/193.87 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 193.87 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 14,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437.50/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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