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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.68, 195.31 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.68, 195.31 and 109.52 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.68 : 195.31 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.68/195.31 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.68x = 195.31 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.68x = 21,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.35/129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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