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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.94 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.94 and 75.90 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.94 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.94 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.94 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 14,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795.95/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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