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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 192.72 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 192.72 and 125.16 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 192.72 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/192.72 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 192.72 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 24,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120.84/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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