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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.79 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.79 and 129.14 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.79 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.79 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.79 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 34,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,840.68/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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