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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.60, 193.98 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.60, 193.98 and 126.72 is: 189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.60 : 193.98 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.60/193.98 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.60x = 193.98 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.60x = 24,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581.15/129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.67

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