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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.67, 194.40 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.67, 194.40 and 61.18 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.67 : 194.40 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.67/194.40 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.67x = 194.40 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.67x = 11,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,893.39/129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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