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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.90 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.90 and 93.62 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.90 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.90 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.90 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 18,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.92/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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