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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 194.63 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 194.63 and 115.78 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 194.63 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/194.63 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 194.63 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 22,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533.58/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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