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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 194.56 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 194.56 and 71.92 is: 107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 194.56 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/194.56 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 194.56 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 13,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,992.76/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.84

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