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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 178.64 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 178.64 and 116.24 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 178.64 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/178.64 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 178.64 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 20,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764.08/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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