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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.87, 193.95 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.87, 193.95 and 122.85 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.87 : 193.95 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.87/193.95 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.87x = 193.95 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.87x = 23,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826.76/129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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