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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 193.87 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 193.87 and 116.01 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 193.87 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/193.87 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 193.87 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 22,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490.86/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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