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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 193.92 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 193.92 and 80.60 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 193.92 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/193.92 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 193.92 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 15,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629.95/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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