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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 193.50 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 193.50 and 80.27 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 193.50 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/193.50 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 193.50 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 15,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531.28/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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