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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 681.78 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 681.78 and 129.87 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 681.78 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/681.78 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 681.78 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 88,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,542.77/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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