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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.57 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.57 and 71.91 is: 107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.57 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.57 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.57 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 13,991.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,991.53/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.77

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