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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 194.20 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 194.20 and 123.53 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 194.20 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/194.20 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 194.20 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 23,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,988.25/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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