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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 269.55 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 269.55 and 129 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 269.55 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/269.55 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 269.55 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 34,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771.95/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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