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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 194.16 and 65.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 194.16 and 65.38 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 194.16 = 65.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/194.16 = 65.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 194.16 × 65.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 12,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,694.18/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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