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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.51 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.51 and 92.71 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.51 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.51 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.51 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 18,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033.50/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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