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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 269.60 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 269.60 and 129.06 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 269.60 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/269.60 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 269.60 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 34,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,793.74/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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