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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 193.81 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 193.81 and 83.62 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 193.81 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/193.81 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 193.81 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 16,206.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206.39/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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