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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.82, 194.88 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.82, 194.88 and 93.88 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.82 : 194.88 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.82/194.88 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.82x = 194.88 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.82x = 18,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.33/129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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