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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.87, 194.94 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.87, 194.94 and 93.33 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.87 : 194.94 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.87/194.94 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.87x = 194.94 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.87x = 18,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.75/129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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