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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.88 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.88 and 125.18 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.88 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.88 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.88 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 24,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269.90/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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