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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 195.26 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 195.26 and 120.99 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 195.26 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/195.26 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 195.26 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 23,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,624.51/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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