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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 194.21 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 194.21 and 56.27 is: 84.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 194.21 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/194.21 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 194.21 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 10,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928.40/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.43

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