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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.87, 194.84 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.87, 194.84 and 38.56 is: 57.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.87 : 194.84 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.87/194.84 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.87x = 194.84 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.87x = 7,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512.37/129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.84

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