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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 193.50 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 193.50 and 112.32 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 193.50 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/193.50 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 193.50 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 21,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733.92/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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