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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 195.23 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 195.23 and 126.16 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 195.23 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/195.23 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 195.23 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 24,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629.33/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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