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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.70 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.70 and 125.52 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.70 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.70 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.70 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 24,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438.74/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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