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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 192.59 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 192.59 and 126.45 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 192.59 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/192.59 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 192.59 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 24,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,352.37/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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