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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 192.87 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 192.87 and 115.58 is: 172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 192.87 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/192.87 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 192.87 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 22,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291.91/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.47

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