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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.82, 193.44 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.82, 193.44 and 115.46 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.82 : 193.44 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.82/193.44 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.82x = 193.44 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.82x = 22,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334.12/129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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