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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.22 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.22 and 84.06 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.22 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.22 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.22 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 16,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326.13/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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