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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 269.48 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 269.48 and 129.89 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 269.48 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/269.48 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 269.48 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 35,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000.76/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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