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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.56, 195.08 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.56, 195.08 and 95.54 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.56 : 195.08 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.56/195.08 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.56x = 195.08 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.56x = 18,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636.49/129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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