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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 193.97 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 193.97 and 78.30 is: 117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 193.97 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/193.97 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 193.97 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 15,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187.85/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.16

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