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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 195.01 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 195.01 and 121.52 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 195.01 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/195.01 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 195.01 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 23,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697.01/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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