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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 193.60 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 193.60 and 118.75 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 193.60 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/193.60 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 193.60 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 22,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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