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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 194.04 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 194.04 and 96.96 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 194.04 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/194.04 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 194.04 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 18,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814.12/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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