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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.82, 193.92 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.82, 193.92 and 116.96 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.82 : 193.92 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.82/193.92 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.82x = 193.92 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.82x = 22,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680.88/129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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