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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 177.96 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 177.96 and 117.69 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 177.96 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/177.96 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 177.96 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 20,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,942.63/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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