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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 194.82 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 194.82 and 93.72 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 194.82 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/194.82 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 194.82 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 18,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258.53/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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