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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.87, 178.95 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.87, 178.95 and 116.73 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.87 : 178.95 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.87/178.95 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.87x = 178.95 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.87x = 20,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888.83/129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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