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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 195.76 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 195.76 and 122.02 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 195.76 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/195.76 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 195.76 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 23,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,886.64/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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