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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.94 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.94 and 71.52 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.94 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.94 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.94 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 13,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870.59/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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