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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 192.90 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 192.90 and 122.15 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 192.90 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/192.90 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 192.90 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 23,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562.74/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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