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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 193.97 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 193.97 and 80.58 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 193.97 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/193.97 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 193.97 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 15,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629.70/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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