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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 194.13 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 194.13 and 113.87 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 194.13 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/194.13 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 194.13 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 22,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106.07/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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