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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.93, 195.24 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.93, 195.24 and 119.68 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.93 : 195.24 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.93/195.24 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.93x = 195.24 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.93x = 23,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365.27/129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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