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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 269.64 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 269.64 and 129.88 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 269.64 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/269.64 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 269.64 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 35,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020.84/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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