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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.83 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.83 and 64.17 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.83 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.83 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.83 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 12,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,438.07/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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