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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 194.23 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 194.23 and 119.96 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 194.23 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/194.23 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 194.23 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 23,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299.83/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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