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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.97, 194.96 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.97, 194.96 and 84.36 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.97 : 194.96 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.97/194.96 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.97x = 194.96 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.97x = 16,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.20/129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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