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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 193.94 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 193.94 and 115.92 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 193.94 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/193.94 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 193.94 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 22,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481.52/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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