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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.45, 193.81 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.45, 193.81 and 125.55 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.45 : 193.81 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.45/193.81 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.45x = 193.81 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.45x = 24,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332.67/129.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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