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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.35, 194.42 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.35, 194.42 and 111.53 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.35 : 194.42 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.35/194.42 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.35x = 194.42 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.35x = 21,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682.97/129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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