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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.94 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.94 and 120.85 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.94 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.94 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.94 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 23,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,558.50/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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