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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 195 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 195 and 121.94 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 195 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/195 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 195 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 23,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,778.30/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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