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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.64 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.64 and 38.45 is: 57.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.64 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.64 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.64 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 7,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484.25/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.67

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