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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 192.99 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 192.99 and 122.04 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 192.99 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/192.99 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 192.99 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 23,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552.50/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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