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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 193.94 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 193.94 and 120.75 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 193.94 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/193.94 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 193.94 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 23,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419.04/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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