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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.38 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.38 and 60.54 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.38 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.38 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.38 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 11,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,707.23/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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