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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 194.88 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 194.88 and 91.44 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 194.88 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/194.88 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 194.88 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 17,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819.83/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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