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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.50, 193.94 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.50, 193.94 and 100.55 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.50 : 193.94 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.50/193.94 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.50x = 193.94 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.50x = 19,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,499.19/129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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