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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.74 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.74 and 81.16 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.74 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.74 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.74 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 15,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723.94/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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