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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 193.77 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 193.77 and 60.71 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 193.77 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/193.77 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 193.77 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 11,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,762.81/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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