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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 194.46 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 194.46 and 121.96 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 194.46 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/194.46 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 194.46 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 23,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.34/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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