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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 194.70 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 194.70 and 114.60 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 194.70 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/194.70 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 194.70 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 22,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312.62/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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