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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.95, 194.94 and 38.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.95, 194.94 and 38.65 is: 57.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.95 : 194.94 = 38.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.95/194.94 = 38.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.95x = 194.94 × 38.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.95x = 7,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533.26/129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.97

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