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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.63 and 77.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.63 and 77.89 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.63 = 77.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.63 = 77.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.63 × 77.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 15,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,082.18/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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