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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 194.66 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 194.66 and 102.74 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 194.66 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/194.66 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 194.66 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 20,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,000.24/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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