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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 194.80 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 194.80 and 72.01 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 194.80 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/194.80 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 194.80 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 14,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,027.55/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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