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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.85, 194.83 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.85, 194.83 and 99.61 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.85 : 194.83 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.85/194.83 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.85x = 194.83 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.85x = 19,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,406.28/129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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