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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.47 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.47 and 112.61 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.47 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.47 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.47 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 21,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898.01/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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