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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.57, 194.04 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.57, 194.04 and 114.57 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.57 : 194.04 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.57/194.04 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.57x = 194.04 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.57x = 22,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231.16/129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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