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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 194.16 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 194.16 and 123.51 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 194.16 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/194.16 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 194.16 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 23,980.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980.70/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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