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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.86 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.86 and 103.60 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.86 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.86 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.86 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 20,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083.90/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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