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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 194.56 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 194.56 and 124.97 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 194.56 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/194.56 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 194.56 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 24,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314.34/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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