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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 192.98 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 192.98 and 118.87 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 192.98 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/192.98 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 192.98 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 22,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939.53/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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