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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 193.95 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 193.95 and 75.18 is: 112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 193.95 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/193.95 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 193.95 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 14,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581.16/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.69

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