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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 177.44 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 177.44 and 116.30 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 177.44 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/177.44 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 177.44 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 20,636.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,636.27/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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