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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.50, 193.90 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.50, 193.90 and 98.98 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.50 : 193.90 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.50/193.90 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.50x = 193.90 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.50x = 19,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192.22/129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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