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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 193.95 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 193.95 and 60.87 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 193.95 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/193.95 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 193.95 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 11,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,805.74/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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