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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 194.14 and 42.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 194.14 and 42.75 is: 64.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 194.14 = 42.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/194.14 = 42.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 194.14 × 42.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 8,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299.96/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.13

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