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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 193.68 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 193.68 and 117.33 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 193.68 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/193.68 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 193.68 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 22,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724.47/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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