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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 193.91 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 193.91 and 75.18 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 193.91 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/193.91 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 193.91 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 14,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578.15/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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