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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 193.91 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 193.91 and 83.31 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 193.91 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/193.91 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 193.91 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 16,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.50/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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