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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.59, 194.31 and 56.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.59, 194.31 and 56.45 is: 84.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.59 : 194.31 = 56.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.59/194.31 = 56.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.59x = 194.31 × 56.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.59x = 10,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,967.83/129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.63

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