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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.64, 193.34 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.64, 193.34 and 115.34 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.64 : 193.34 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.64/193.34 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.64x = 193.34 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.64x = 22,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299.84/129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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