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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 632.34 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 632.34 and 129.12 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 632.34 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/632.34 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 632.34 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 81,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,647.74/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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