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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 193.86 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 193.86 and 127.04 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 193.86 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/193.86 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 193.86 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 24,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627.97/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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