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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.95 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.95 and 71.55 is: 107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.95 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.95 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.95 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 13,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,877.12/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.24

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