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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 194.61 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 194.61 and 71.97 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 194.61 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/194.61 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 194.61 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 14,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,006.08/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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