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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 194.70 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 194.70 and 38.50 is: 57.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 194.70 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/194.70 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 194.70 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 7,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495.95/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.75

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