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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 193.71 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 193.71 and 83.70 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 193.71 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/193.71 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 193.71 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 16,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213.53/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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