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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.85, 194.77 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.85, 194.77 and 99.58 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.85 : 194.77 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.85/194.77 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.85x = 194.77 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.85x = 19,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395.20/129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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