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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.58, 194.44 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.58, 194.44 and 75.58 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.58 : 194.44 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.58/194.44 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.58x = 194.44 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.58x = 14,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695.78/129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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