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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.56, 194.31 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.56, 194.31 and 83.94 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.56 : 194.31 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.56/194.31 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.56x = 194.31 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.56x = 16,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310.38/129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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