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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.60, 193.60 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.60, 193.60 and 115.20 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.60 : 193.60 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.60/193.60 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.60x = 193.60 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.60x = 22,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302.72/129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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