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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 193.88 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 193.88 and 75.20 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 193.88 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/193.88 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 193.88 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 14,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578.43/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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