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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 193.23 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 193.23 and 126.33 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 193.23 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/193.23 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 193.23 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 24,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,410.75/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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