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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.62, 194.31 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.62, 194.31 and 95.46 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.62 : 194.31 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.62/194.31 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.62x = 194.31 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.62x = 18,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,548.83/129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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