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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 269.69 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 269.69 and 129.96 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 269.69 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/269.69 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 269.69 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 35,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,048.26/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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