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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 192.59 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 192.59 and 122.86 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 192.59 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/192.59 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 192.59 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 23,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661.61/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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