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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.64 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.64 and 123.59 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.64 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.64 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.64 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 24,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,054.58/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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