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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.80 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.80 and 126.52 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.80 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.80 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.80 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 24,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,519.58/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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