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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 192.42 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 192.42 and 116.88 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 192.42 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/192.42 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 192.42 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 22,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490.05/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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