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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 193.40 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 193.40 and 98.46 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 193.40 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/193.40 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 193.40 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 19,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041.67/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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