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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.30, 193.84 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.30, 193.84 and 83.58 is: 125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.30 : 193.84 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.30/193.84 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.30x = 193.84 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.30x = 16,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201.77/129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.31

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