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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.21, 194.18 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.21, 194.18 and 118.27 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.21 : 194.18 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.21/194.18 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.21x = 194.18 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.21x = 22,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965.67/129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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