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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 193.86 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 193.86 and 37.94 is: 56.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 193.86 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/193.86 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 193.86 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 7,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354.08/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.90

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