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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 192.62 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 192.62 and 121 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 192.62 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/192.62 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 192.62 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 23,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,307.02/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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