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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.58, 194.19 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.58, 194.19 and 125.87 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.58 : 194.19 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.58/194.19 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.58x = 194.19 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.58x = 24,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442.70/129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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