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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.55, 194.07 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.55, 194.07 and 98.74 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.55 : 194.07 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.55/194.07 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.55x = 194.07 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.55x = 19,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162.05/129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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