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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.36 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.36 and 112.43 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.36 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.36 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.36 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 21,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851.89/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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