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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 193.62 and 60.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 193.62 and 60.61 is: 90.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 193.62 = 60.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/193.62 = 60.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 193.62 × 60.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 11,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,735.31/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.88

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