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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 195.12 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 195.12 and 109.80 is: 164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 195.12 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/195.12 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 195.12 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 21,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424.18/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.85

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