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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 195.02 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 195.02 and 82 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 195.02 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/195.02 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 195.02 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 15,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.64/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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