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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 194.04 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 194.04 and 124.16 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 194.04 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/194.04 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 194.04 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 24,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092.01/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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