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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.19, 193.56 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.19, 193.56 and 124.45 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.19 : 193.56 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.19/193.56 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.19x = 193.56 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.19x = 24,088.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,088.54/129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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