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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.55, 194.37 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.55, 194.37 and 93.55 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.55 : 194.37 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.55/194.37 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.55x = 194.37 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.55x = 18,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183.31/129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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