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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.91, 194.87 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.91, 194.87 and 38.63 is: 57.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.91 : 194.87 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.91/194.87 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.91x = 194.87 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.91x = 7,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527.83/129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.95

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