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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.46 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.46 and 119.28 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.46 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.46 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.46 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 23,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075.91/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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