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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.76 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.76 and 123.92 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.76 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.76 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.76 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 24,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134.66/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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