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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 193.80 and 74.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 193.80 and 74.38 is: 111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 193.80 = 74.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/193.80 = 74.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 193.80 × 74.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 14,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414.84/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.53

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