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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.88 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.88 and 129.94 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.88 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.88 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.88 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 35,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068.21/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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