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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 194.78 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 194.78 and 33.66 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 194.78 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/194.78 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 194.78 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 6,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555.46/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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