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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 195.26 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 195.26 and 128.86 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 195.26 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/195.26 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 195.26 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 25,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,161.20/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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