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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 193.81 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 193.81 and 65.13 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 193.81 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/193.81 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 193.81 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 12,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.85/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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