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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 194.81 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 194.81 and 114.87 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 194.81 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/194.81 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 194.81 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 22,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376.89/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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