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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.71 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.71 and 71.40 is: 107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.71 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.71 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.71 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 13,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,830.89/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.00

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