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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 193.76 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 193.76 and 77.82 is: 116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 193.76 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/193.76 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 193.76 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 15,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078.01/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.67

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