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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.64 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.64 and 81 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.64 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.64 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.64 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 15,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,765.84/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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