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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 194.30 and 42.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 194.30 and 42.87 is: 64.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 194.30 = 42.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/194.30 = 42.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 194.30 × 42.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 8,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,329.43/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.31

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