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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.79, 270.23 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.79, 270.23 and 129.37 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.79 : 270.23 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.79/270.23 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.79x = 270.23 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.79x = 34,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,959.66/195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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