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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.62, 194 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.62, 194 and 95.37 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.62 : 194 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.62/194 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.62x = 194 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.62x = 18,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500.81/129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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