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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 194 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 194 and 119.40 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 194 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/194 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 194 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 23,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163.60/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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