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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 192.90 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 192.90 and 121.53 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 192.90 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/192.90 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 192.90 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 23,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443.14/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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