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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 194.80 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 194.80 and 117.60 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 194.80 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/194.80 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 194.80 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 22,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908.48/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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