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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.67 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.67 and 119.97 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.67 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.67 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.67 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 23,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354.56/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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