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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.56, 194.44 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.56, 194.44 and 116.80 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.56 : 194.44 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.56/194.44 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.56x = 194.44 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.56x = 22,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710.59/129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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