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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.77, 194.52 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.77, 194.52 and 75.55 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.77 : 194.52 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.77/194.52 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.77x = 194.52 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.77x = 14,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695.99/129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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