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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 194.58 and 64.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 194.58 and 64.83 is: 97.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 194.58 = 64.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/194.58 = 64.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 194.58 × 64.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 12,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614.62/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.18

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