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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 194.47 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 194.47 and 71.29 is: 106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 194.47 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/194.47 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 194.47 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 13,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,863.10/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.69

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