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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 193.77 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 193.77 and 90.96 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 193.77 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/193.77 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 193.77 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 17,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625.32/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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