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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 194.82 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 194.82 and 116.64 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 194.82 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/194.82 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 194.82 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 22,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723.80/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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