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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.62, 194.44 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.62, 194.44 and 114.54 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.62 : 194.44 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.62/194.44 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.62x = 194.44 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.62x = 22,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.16/129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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