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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 192.21 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 192.21 and 127.72 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 192.21 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/192.21 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 192.21 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 24,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,549.06/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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