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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.54, 632.35 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.54, 632.35 and 129.01 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.54 : 632.35 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.54/632.35 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.54x = 632.35 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.54x = 81,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,580.41/421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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