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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.93, 194.78 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.93, 194.78 and 56.81 is: 85.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.93 : 194.78 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.93/194.78 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.93x = 194.78 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.93x = 11,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,064.19/129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.16

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