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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.86, 194.80 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.86, 194.80 and 124.46 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.86 : 194.80 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.86/194.80 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.86x = 194.80 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.86x = 24,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244.81/129.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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