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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 193.59 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 193.59 and 116.84 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 193.59 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/193.59 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 193.59 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 22,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619.06/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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