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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 194.16 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 194.16 and 81.28 is: 121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 194.16 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/194.16 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 194.16 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 15,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781.87/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.99

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