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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 194.52 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 194.52 and 125.12 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 194.52 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/194.52 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 194.52 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 24,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338.34/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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