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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.54 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.54 and 61.18 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.54 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.54 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.54 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 11,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,902.35/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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