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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.43, 193.39 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.43, 193.39 and 127.00 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.43 : 193.39 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.43/193.39 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.43x = 193.39 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.43x = 24,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560.45/129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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