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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 194.54 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 194.54 and 122.85 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 194.54 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/194.54 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 194.54 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 23,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898.62/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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