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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.35, 193.75 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.35, 193.75 and 105.05 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.35 : 193.75 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.35/193.75 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.35x = 193.75 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.35x = 20,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353.44/129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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