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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.23 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.23 and 90.48 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.23 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.23 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.23 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 17,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483.45/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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