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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.41, 193.95 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.41, 193.95 and 57.12 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.41 : 193.95 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.41/193.95 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.41x = 193.95 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.41x = 11,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,078.42/129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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