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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 192.98 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 192.98 and 119.82 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 192.98 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/192.98 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 192.98 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 23,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123.89/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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