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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 194.60 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 194.60 and 111.57 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 194.60 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/194.60 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 194.60 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 21,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,711.52/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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