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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 194.66 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 194.66 and 116.13 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 194.66 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/194.66 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 194.66 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 22,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605.29/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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