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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.67, 193.36 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.67, 193.36 and 126.56 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.67 : 193.36 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.67/193.36 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.67x = 193.36 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.67x = 24,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,471.64/129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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