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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.31, 193.80 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.31, 193.80 and 113.02 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.31 : 193.80 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.31/193.80 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.31x = 193.80 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.31x = 21,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903.28/129.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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