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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 194.55 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 194.55 and 99.18 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 194.55 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/194.55 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 194.55 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 19,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,295.47/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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