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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 194.31 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 194.31 and 123.36 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 194.31 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/194.31 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 194.31 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 23,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970.08/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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