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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.77, 194.39 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.77, 194.39 and 80.86 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.77 : 194.39 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.77/194.39 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.77x = 194.39 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.77x = 15,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,718.38/129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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