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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.90 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.90 and 122.20 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.90 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.90 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.90 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 23,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694.58/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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