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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 193.89 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 193.89 and 121.75 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 193.89 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/193.89 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 193.89 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 23,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,606.11/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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