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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.78 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.78 and 64.24 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.78 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.78 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.78 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 12,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,448.02/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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