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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 194.14 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 194.14 and 120.20 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 194.14 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/194.14 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 194.14 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 23,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,335.63/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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