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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 194.78 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 194.78 and 109.76 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 194.78 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/194.78 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 194.78 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 21,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,378.04/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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