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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.21, 193.86 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.21, 193.86 and 77.82 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.21 : 193.86 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.21/193.86 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.21x = 193.86 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.21x = 15,086.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,086.19/129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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