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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 269.38 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 269.38 and 129.62 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 269.38 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/269.38 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 269.38 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 34,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,917.04/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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