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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 193.79 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 193.79 and 83.75 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 193.79 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/193.79 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 193.79 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 16,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228.52/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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