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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 194.50 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 194.50 and 95.23 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 194.50 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/194.50 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 194.50 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 18,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521.50/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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