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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 193.80 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 193.80 and 57.10 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 193.80 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/193.80 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 193.80 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 11,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,065.50/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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