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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.34, 194.81 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.34, 194.81 and 118.24 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.34 : 194.81 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.34/194.81 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.34x = 194.81 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.34x = 23,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034.33/129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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