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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 194.32 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 194.32 and 120.64 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 194.32 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/194.32 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 194.32 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 23,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442.76/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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