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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.08, 193.57 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.08, 193.57 and 60.59 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.08 : 193.57 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.08/193.57 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.08x = 193.57 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.08x = 11,728.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,728.41/129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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