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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 269.21 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 269.21 and 129.54 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 269.21 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/269.21 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 269.21 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 34,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,872.82/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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