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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 195.40 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 195.40 and 118.64 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 195.40 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/195.40 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 195.40 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 23,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.26/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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