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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 194.16 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 194.16 and 97.60 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 194.16 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/194.16 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 194.16 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 18,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950.02/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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