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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 194.57 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 194.57 and 75.44 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 194.57 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/194.57 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 194.57 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 14,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678.75/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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