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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 193.73 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 193.73 and 129.78 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 193.73 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/193.73 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 193.73 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 25,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142.28/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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