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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.30, 193.74 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.30, 193.74 and 97.08 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.30 : 193.74 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.30/193.74 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.30x = 193.74 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.30x = 18,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,808.28/129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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