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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 194.47 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 194.47 and 97.56 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 194.47 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/194.47 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 194.47 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 18,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972.49/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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