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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.71, 194.36 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.71, 194.36 and 74.76 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.71 : 194.36 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.71/194.36 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.71x = 194.36 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.71x = 14,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.98/129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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