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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.87 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.87 and 89.30 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.87 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.87 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.87 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 17,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401.14/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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