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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.33, 193.14 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.33, 193.14 and 114.62 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.33 : 193.14 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.33/193.14 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.33x = 193.14 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.33x = 22,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136.74/129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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