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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 194.31 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 194.31 and 114.42 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 194.31 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/194.31 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 194.31 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 22,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232.95/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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