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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.74, 194.28 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.74, 194.28 and 117.86 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.74 : 194.28 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.74/194.28 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.74x = 194.28 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.74x = 22,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897.84/129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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