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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 269.19 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 269.19 and 129.54 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 269.19 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/269.19 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 269.19 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 34,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870.87/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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