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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.87, 195.85 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.87, 195.85 and 122.31 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.87 : 195.85 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.87/195.85 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.87x = 195.85 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.87x = 23,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954.57/129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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