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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 196.09 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 196.09 and 129.70 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 196.09 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/196.09 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 196.09 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 25,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,432.87/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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