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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 194.40 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 194.40 and 114.63 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 194.40 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/194.40 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 194.40 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 22,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284.07/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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