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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 193.99 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 193.99 and 116.40 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 193.99 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/193.99 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 193.99 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 22,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580.15/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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