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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.60, 193.42 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.60, 193.42 and 116.64 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.60 : 193.42 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.60/193.42 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.60x = 193.42 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.60x = 22,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560.51/129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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