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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 195.76 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 195.76 and 129.52 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 195.76 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/195.76 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 195.76 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 25,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354.84/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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