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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 193.68 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 193.68 and 101.73 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 193.68 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/193.68 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 193.68 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 19,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,703.07/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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