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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 194.40 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 194.40 and 84.15 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 194.40 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/194.40 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 194.40 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 16,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,358.76/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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