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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 194.97 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 194.97 and 114.35 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 194.97 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/194.97 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 194.97 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 22,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294.27/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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