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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 192.90 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 192.90 and 117.18 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 192.90 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/192.90 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 192.90 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 22,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604.02/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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