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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 193.29 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 193.29 and 77.77 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 193.29 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/193.29 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 193.29 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 15,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032.16/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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