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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.82, 195 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.82, 195 and 84.25 is: 126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.82 : 195 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.82/195 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.82x = 195 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.82x = 16,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428.75/129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.55

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