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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.41, 194.10 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.41, 194.10 and 71.62 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.41 : 194.10 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.41/194.10 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.41x = 194.10 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.41x = 13,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,901.44/129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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