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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 193.75 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 193.75 and 128.40 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 193.75 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/193.75 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 193.75 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 24,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.63/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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