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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 195.23 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 195.23 and 82.20 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 195.23 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/195.23 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 195.23 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 16,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047.91/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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