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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.60, 194.28 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.60, 194.28 and 74.70 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.60 : 194.28 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.60/194.28 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.60x = 194.28 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.60x = 14,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512.72/129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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