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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.67, 194.14 and 97.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.67, 194.14 and 97.51 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.67 : 194.14 = 97.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.67/194.14 = 97.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.67x = 194.14 × 97.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.67x = 18,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,930.59/129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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