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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.51 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.51 and 78.40 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.51 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.51 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.51 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 15,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249.58/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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