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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 194.14 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 194.14 and 122.16 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 194.14 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/194.14 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 194.14 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 23,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.14/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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