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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.37, 193.86 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.37, 193.86 and 94.97 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.37 : 193.86 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.37/193.86 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.37x = 193.86 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.37x = 18,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.16/129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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