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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 194.76 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 194.76 and 81.90 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 194.76 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/194.76 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 194.76 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 15,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950.84/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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