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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.93 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.93 and 38.67 is: 58.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.93 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.93 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.93 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 7,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537.75/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.00

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