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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.07, 193.79 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.07, 193.79 and 80.53 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.07 : 193.79 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.07/193.79 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.07x = 193.79 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.07x = 15,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605.63/129.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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