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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 193.56 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 193.56 and 114.68 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 193.56 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/193.56 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 193.56 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 22,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197.46/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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