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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 194.85 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 194.85 and 120.43 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 194.85 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/194.85 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 194.85 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 23,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,465.30/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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