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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 194.66 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 194.66 and 120.35 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 194.66 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/194.66 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 194.66 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 23,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,427.33/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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