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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 269.28 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 269.28 and 129.70 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 269.28 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/269.28 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 269.28 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 34,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,925.62/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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