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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.77 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.77 and 92.66 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.77 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.77 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.77 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 17,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,954.73/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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