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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.61 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.61 and 90.56 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.61 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.61 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.61 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 17,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531.90/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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