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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.08, 193.31 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.08, 193.31 and 96.55 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.08 : 193.31 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.08/193.31 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.08x = 193.31 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.08x = 18,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663.48/129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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