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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.73, 193.46 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.73, 193.46 and 122.54 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.73 : 193.46 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.73/193.46 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.73x = 193.46 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.73x = 23,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,707.29/129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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