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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.55, 632.13 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.55, 632.13 and 129.09 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.55 : 632.13 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.55/632.13 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.55x = 632.13 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.55x = 81,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,598.58/421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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