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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 269.69 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 269.69 and 129.06 is: 178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 269.69 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/269.69 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 269.69 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 34,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805.55/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.07

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