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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 178.96 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 178.96 and 116.96 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 178.96 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/178.96 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 178.96 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 20,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931.16/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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