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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 194.24 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 194.24 and 84.01 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 194.24 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/194.24 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 194.24 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 16,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318.10/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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