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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.09, 269.24 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.09, 269.24 and 129.55 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.09 : 269.24 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.09/269.24 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.09x = 269.24 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.09x = 34,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,879.39/195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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