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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 193.83 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 193.83 and 80.21 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 193.83 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/193.83 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 193.83 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 15,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547.10/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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