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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 269.61 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 269.61 and 129.90 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 269.61 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/269.61 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 269.61 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 35,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,022.34/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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