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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 269.27 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 269.27 and 129.64 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 269.27 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/269.27 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 269.27 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 34,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,908.16/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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