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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.87 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.87 and 122.16 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.87 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.87 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.87 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 23,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683.16/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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