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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.78 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.78 and 104.18 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.78 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.78 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.78 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 20,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292.18/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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