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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.93, 194.90 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.93, 194.90 and 38.64 is: 57.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.93 : 194.90 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.93/194.90 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.93x = 194.90 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.93x = 7,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530.74/129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.96

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