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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 193.85 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 193.85 and 74.37 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 193.85 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/193.85 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 193.85 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 14,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416.25/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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