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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.74 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.74 and 93.16 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.74 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.74 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.74 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 18,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048.82/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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