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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 193.82 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 193.82 and 125.03 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 193.82 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/193.82 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 193.82 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 24,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233.17/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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