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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 194.11 and 77.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 194.11 and 77.98 is: 117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 194.11 = 77.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/194.11 = 77.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 194.11 × 77.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 15,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136.02/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.12

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