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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 193.92 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 193.92 and 117.50 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 193.92 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/193.92 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 193.92 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 22,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785.60/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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