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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 194.38 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 194.38 and 61.17 is: 91.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 194.38 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/194.38 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 194.38 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 11,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,890.78/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.73

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