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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.07, 193.63 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.07, 193.63 and 77.65 is: 116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.07 : 193.63 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.07/193.63 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.07x = 193.63 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.07x = 15,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,035.37/129.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.49

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