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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 193.65 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 193.65 and 97.18 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 193.65 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/193.65 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 193.65 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 18,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,818.42/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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