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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.45, 193.92 and 83.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.45, 193.92 and 83.91 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.45 : 193.92 = 83.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.45/193.92 = 83.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.45x = 193.92 × 83.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.45x = 16,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271.83/129.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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