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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.43, 269.58 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.43, 269.58 and 129.06 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.43 : 269.58 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.43/269.58 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.43x = 269.58 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.43x = 34,790.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,790.62/195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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