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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.21, 193.80 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.21, 193.80 and 60.66 is: 90.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.21 : 193.80 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.21/193.80 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.21x = 193.80 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.21x = 11,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,755.91/129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.98

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