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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 194.86 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 194.86 and 38.61 is: 57.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 194.86 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/194.86 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 194.86 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 7,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523.54/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.90

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