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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 194.45 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 194.45 and 116.27 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 194.45 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/194.45 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 194.45 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 22,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607.15/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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