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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 194.10 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 194.10 and 117 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 194.10 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/194.10 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 194.10 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 22,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709.70/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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