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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.34, 193.95 and 57.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.34, 193.95 and 57.25 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.34 : 193.95 = 57.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.34/193.95 = 57.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.34x = 193.95 × 57.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.34x = 11,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103.64/129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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