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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.71 and 65.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.71 and 65.06 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.71 = 65.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.71 = 65.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.71 × 65.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 12,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602.77/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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