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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 192.66 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 192.66 and 126.18 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 192.66 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/192.66 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 192.66 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 24,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,309.84/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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