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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 194.34 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 194.34 and 102.58 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 194.34 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/194.34 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 194.34 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 19,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,935.40/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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