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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.57, 194.25 and 42.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.57, 194.25 and 42.87 is: 64.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.57 : 194.25 = 42.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.57/194.25 = 42.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.57x = 194.25 × 42.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.57x = 8,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327.50/129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.27

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