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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 269.82 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 269.82 and 129.99 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 269.82 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/269.82 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 269.82 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 35,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073.90/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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