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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 194.37 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 194.37 and 117.32 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 194.37 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/194.37 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 194.37 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 22,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803.49/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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