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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 194.32 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 194.32 and 78.27 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 194.32 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/194.32 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 194.32 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 15,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210.25/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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