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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.29, 193.68 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.29, 193.68 and 114.41 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.29 : 193.68 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.29/193.68 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.29x = 193.68 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.29x = 22,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159.41/129.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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