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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.64, 194.64 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.64, 194.64 and 116.32 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.64 : 194.64 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.64/194.64 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.64x = 194.64 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.64x = 22,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640.52/129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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