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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.21, 192.62 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.21, 192.62 and 126.78 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.21 : 192.62 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.21/192.62 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.21x = 192.62 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.21x = 24,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,419.73/129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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