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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 194.60 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 194.60 and 117.66 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 194.60 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/194.60 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 194.60 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 22,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.64/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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