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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.89 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.89 and 77.94 is: 116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.89 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.89 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.89 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 15,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110.43/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.99

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