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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.58, 681.84 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.58, 681.84 and 129.90 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.58 : 681.84 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.58/681.84 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.58x = 681.84 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.58x = 88,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,571.02/454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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