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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 194.60 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 194.60 and 84.22 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 194.60 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/194.60 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 194.60 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 16,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.21/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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