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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.86, 194.54 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.86, 194.54 and 78.54 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.86 : 194.54 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.86/194.54 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.86x = 194.54 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.86x = 15,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278.78/129.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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