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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.60, 192.89 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.60, 192.89 and 129.20 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.60 : 192.89 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.60/192.89 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.60x = 192.89 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.60x = 24,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921.39/129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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