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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.74 and 57.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.74 and 57.67 is: 86.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.74 = 57.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.74 = 57.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.74 × 57.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 11,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230.02/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.50

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