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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 194.12 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 194.12 and 114.30 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 194.12 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/194.12 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 194.12 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 22,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187.92/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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