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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 194.72 and 57.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 194.72 and 57.78 is: 86.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 194.72 = 57.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/194.72 = 57.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 194.72 × 57.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 11,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250.92/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.60

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