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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.95, 194.96 and 56.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.95, 194.96 and 56.83 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.95 : 194.96 = 56.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.95/194.96 = 56.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.95x = 194.96 × 56.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.95x = 11,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,079.58/129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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