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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 193.28 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 193.28 and 118.03 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 193.28 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/193.28 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 193.28 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 22,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812.65/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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