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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 194.93 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 194.93 and 125.67 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 194.93 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/194.93 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 194.93 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 24,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,496.85/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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