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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 195.31 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 195.31 and 118.41 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 195.31 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/195.31 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 195.31 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 23,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,126.66/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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