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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 193.76 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 193.76 and 125.04 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 193.76 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/193.76 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 193.76 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 24,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,227.75/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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