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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.41, 193.72 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.41, 193.72 and 96.72 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.41 : 193.72 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.41/193.72 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.41x = 193.72 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.41x = 18,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.90/129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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