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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 195.04 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 195.04 and 95.72 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 195.04 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/195.04 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 195.04 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 18,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669.23/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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