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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 194 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 194 and 95.37 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 194 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/194 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 194 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 18,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501.78/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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