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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 194.08 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 194.08 and 93.48 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 194.08 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/194.08 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 194.08 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 18,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142.60/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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