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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.50 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.50 and 75.08 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.50 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.50 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.50 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 14,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527.98/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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