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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.98 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.98 and 38.66 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.98 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.98 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.98 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 7,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537.93/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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