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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.58, 194.10 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.58, 194.10 and 61 is: 91.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.58 : 194.10 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.58/194.10 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.58x = 194.10 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.58x = 11,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,840.10/129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.37

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