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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 193.82 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 193.82 and 80.69 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 193.82 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/193.82 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 193.82 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 15,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637.96/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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