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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 194.34 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 194.34 and 71.81 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 194.34 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/194.34 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 194.34 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 13,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954.58/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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