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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.34, 269.58 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.34, 269.58 and 129.97 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.34 : 269.58 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.34/269.58 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.34x = 269.58 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.34x = 35,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,037.31/195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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