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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 194.37 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 194.37 and 122.13 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 194.37 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/194.37 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 194.37 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 23,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.83/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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