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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.59, 194.27 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.59, 194.27 and 64.59 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.59 : 194.27 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.59/194.27 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.59x = 194.27 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.59x = 12,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,547.58/129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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