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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.43, 194.27 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.43, 194.27 and 123.96 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.43 : 194.27 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.43/194.27 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.43x = 194.27 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.43x = 24,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,081.53/129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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