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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 195.36 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 195.36 and 121.44 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 195.36 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/195.36 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 195.36 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 23,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,724.52/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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