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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.86, 194.77 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.86, 194.77 and 72.14 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.86 : 194.77 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.86/194.77 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.86x = 194.77 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.86x = 14,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050.71/129.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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