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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 269.28 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 269.28 and 129.60 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 269.28 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/269.28 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 269.28 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 34,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,898.69/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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