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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.88 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.88 and 37.97 is: 56.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.88 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.88 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.88 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 7,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361.62/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.94

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