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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 193.98 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 193.98 and 78.18 is: 117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 193.98 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/193.98 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 193.98 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 15,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165.36/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.13

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