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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.64, 194.77 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.64, 194.77 and 112.03 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.64 : 194.77 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.64/194.77 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.64x = 194.77 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.64x = 21,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820.08/129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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