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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.95, 194.95 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.95, 194.95 and 72.24 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.95 : 194.95 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.95/194.95 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.95x = 194.95 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.95x = 14,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082.21/129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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