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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 194.64 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 194.64 and 78.39 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 194.64 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/194.64 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 194.64 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 15,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257.83/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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