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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 195 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 195 and 123.92 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 195 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/195 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 195 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 24,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,164.40/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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