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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 192.35 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 192.35 and 127.23 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 192.35 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/192.35 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 192.35 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 24,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.69/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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