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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 193.33 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 193.33 and 124.26 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 193.33 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/193.33 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 193.33 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 24,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021.60/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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