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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 193.70 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 193.70 and 118.75 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 193.70 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/193.70 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 193.70 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 23,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001.88/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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