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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 194.76 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 194.76 and 72.18 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 194.76 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/194.76 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 194.76 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 14,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057.78/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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