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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.30, 194.04 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.30, 194.04 and 117.06 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.30 : 194.04 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.30/194.04 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.30x = 194.04 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.30x = 22,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714.32/129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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