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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.31, 193.99 and 56.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.31, 193.99 and 56.14 is: 84.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.31 : 193.99 = 56.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.31/193.99 = 56.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.31x = 193.99 × 56.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.31x = 10,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890.60/129.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.22

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