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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.71, 194.52 and 111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.71, 194.52 and 111.89 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.71 : 194.52 = 111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.71/194.52 = 111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.71x = 194.52 × 111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.71x = 21,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,764.84/129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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