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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 194.36 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 194.36 and 124.56 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 194.36 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/194.36 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 194.36 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 24,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209.48/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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