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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.37, 193.48 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.37, 193.48 and 115.02 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.37 : 193.48 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.37/193.48 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.37x = 193.48 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.37x = 22,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252.53/129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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