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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 194.38 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 194.38 and 127.64 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 194.38 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/194.38 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 194.38 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 24,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,810.66/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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