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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 194.56 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 194.56 and 119.48 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 194.56 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/194.56 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 194.56 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 23,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246.66/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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