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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.68, 194.72 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.68, 194.72 and 123.91 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.68 : 194.72 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.68/194.72 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.68x = 194.72 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.68x = 24,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,127.82/129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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