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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 194.13 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 194.13 and 118.53 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 194.13 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/194.13 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 194.13 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 23,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010.23/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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