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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 193.61 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 193.61 and 125.95 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 193.61 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/193.61 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 193.61 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 24,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,385.18/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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