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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 194.66 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 194.66 and 89.09 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 194.66 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/194.66 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 194.66 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 17,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342.26/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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