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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 194.08 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 194.08 and 127.46 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 194.08 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/194.08 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 194.08 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 24,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,737.44/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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