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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.96 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.96 and 71.45 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.96 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.96 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.96 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 13,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858.29/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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