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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 194.61 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 194.61 and 38.46 is: 57.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 194.61 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/194.61 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 194.61 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 7,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484.70/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.68

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