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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 194.36 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 194.36 and 95.28 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 194.36 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/194.36 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 194.36 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 18,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518.62/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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