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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.55, 193.13 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.55, 193.13 and 119.27 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.55 : 193.13 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.55/193.13 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.55x = 193.13 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.55x = 23,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,035.62/129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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