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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.84 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.84 and 103.52 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.84 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.84 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.84 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 20,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065.09/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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