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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.33, 193.95 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.33, 193.95 and 80.60 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.33 : 193.95 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.33/193.95 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.33x = 193.95 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.33x = 15,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631.40/129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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