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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 193.83 and 100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 193.83 and 100.34 is: 150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 193.83 = 100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/193.83 = 100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 193.83 × 100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 19,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448.90/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.60

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