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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.59, 193.98 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.59, 193.98 and 109.16 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.59 : 193.98 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.59/193.98 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.59x = 193.98 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.59x = 21,174.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174.86/129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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