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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.57 and 64.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.57 and 64.88 is: 97.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.57 = 64.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.57 = 64.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.57 × 64.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 12,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557.85/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.35

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