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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.40 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.40 and 98.08 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.40 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.40 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.40 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 18,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,968.67/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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