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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 195.23 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 195.23 and 114.58 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 195.23 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/195.23 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 195.23 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 22,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369.45/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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