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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.57, 193.87 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.57, 193.87 and 122.62 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.57 : 193.87 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.57/193.87 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.57x = 193.87 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.57x = 23,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,772.74/129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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