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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.82 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.82 and 80.48 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.82 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.82 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.82 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 15,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599.32/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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