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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 193.56 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 193.56 and 113.86 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 193.56 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/193.56 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 193.56 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 22,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038.74/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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