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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.90 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.90 and 119.92 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.90 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.90 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.90 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 23,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,252.49/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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