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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 205.79 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 205.79 and 129 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 205.79 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/205.79 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 205.79 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 26,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546.91/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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