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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 194.04 and 42.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 194.04 and 42.70 is: 64.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 194.04 = 42.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/194.04 = 42.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 194.04 × 42.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 8,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284.81/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.03

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