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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 193.95 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 193.95 and 121.32 is: 181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 193.95 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/193.95 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 193.95 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 23,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530.01/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.06

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