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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.65, 270.10 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.65, 270.10 and 129.33 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.65 : 270.10 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.65/270.10 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.65x = 270.10 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.65x = 34,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,932.19/195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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