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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 193.37 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 193.37 and 116.56 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 193.37 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/193.37 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 193.37 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 22,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539.21/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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