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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.71 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.71 and 75.22 is: 112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.71 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.71 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.71 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 14,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570.87/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.71

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