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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.15, 193.32 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.15, 193.32 and 96.46 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.15 : 193.32 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.15/193.32 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.15x = 193.32 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.15x = 18,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647.65/129.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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