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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.97, 194.99 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.97, 194.99 and 38.68 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.97 : 194.99 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.97/194.99 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.97x = 194.99 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.97x = 7,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541.75/129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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