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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.71, 194.61 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.71, 194.61 and 118.48 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.71 : 194.61 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.71/194.61 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.71x = 194.61 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.71x = 23,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057.39/129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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