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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 194.56 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 194.56 and 123.60 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 194.56 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/194.56 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 194.56 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 24,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047.62/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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