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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.68 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.68 and 84.20 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.68 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.68 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.68 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 16,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,391.64/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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