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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.86 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.86 and 84.42 is: 126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.86 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.86 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.86 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 16,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449.16/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.55

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