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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 269.22 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 269.22 and 129.73 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 269.22 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/269.22 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 269.22 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 34,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,925.91/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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