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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 194.40 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 194.40 and 118.88 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 194.40 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/194.40 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 194.40 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 23,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,110.27/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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