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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 193.32 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 193.32 and 98.72 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 193.32 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/193.32 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 193.32 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 19,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084.55/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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