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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 193.63 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 193.63 and 98.77 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 193.63 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/193.63 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 193.63 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 19,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123.87/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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