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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.74, 194.27 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.74, 194.27 and 83.97 is: 125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.74 : 194.27 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.74/194.27 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.74x = 194.27 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.74x = 16,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312.43/129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.74

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