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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 194.96 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 194.96 and 95.92 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 194.96 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/194.96 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 194.96 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 18,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,700.32/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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