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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 194.51 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 194.51 and 122.91 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 194.51 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/194.51 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 194.51 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 23,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,906.80/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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