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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.70 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.70 and 81.15 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.70 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.70 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.70 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 15,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800.57/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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