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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.54 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.54 and 112.86 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.54 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.54 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.54 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 21,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842.92/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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