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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 194.51 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 194.51 and 116.20 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 194.51 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/194.51 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 194.51 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 22,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602.06/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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