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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 193.70 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 193.70 and 113.40 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 193.70 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/193.70 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 193.70 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 21,965.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,965.01/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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