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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 193.70 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 193.70 and 77.78 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 193.70 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/193.70 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 193.70 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 15,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065.36/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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