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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.81 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.81 and 84.40 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.81 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.81 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.81 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 16,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441.05/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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