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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 195.03 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 195.03 and 93.42 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 195.03 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/195.03 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 195.03 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 18,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219.70/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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