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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 194.49 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 194.49 and 113.52 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 194.49 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/194.49 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 194.49 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 22,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078.50/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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