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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 193.74 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 193.74 and 77.79 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 193.74 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/193.74 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 193.74 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 15,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070.27/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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