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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.77 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.77 and 100.28 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.77 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.77 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.77 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 19,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431.26/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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