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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.73, 194.43 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.73, 194.43 and 115.27 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.73 : 194.43 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.73/194.43 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.73x = 194.43 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.73x = 22,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411.95/129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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