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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 193.58 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 193.58 and 80.94 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 193.58 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/193.58 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 193.58 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 15,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668.37/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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