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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.96 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.96 and 57.16 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.96 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.96 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.96 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 11,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,085.50/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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