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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 192.48 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 192.48 and 126 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 192.48 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/192.48 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 192.48 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 24,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252.48/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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