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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 194.86 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 194.86 and 99.40 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 194.86 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/194.86 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 194.86 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 19,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369.08/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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