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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.79, 194.52 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.79, 194.52 and 61.34 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.79 : 194.52 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.79/194.52 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.79x = 194.52 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.79x = 11,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,930.77/129.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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