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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.60, 193.98 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.60, 193.98 and 75.32 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.60 : 193.98 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.60/193.98 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.60x = 193.98 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.60x = 14,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,610.57/129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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