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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 193.97 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 193.97 and 71.59 is: 107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 193.97 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/193.97 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 193.97 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 13,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886.31/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.28

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