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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.79 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.79 and 61.40 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.79 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.79 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.79 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 11,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,959.13/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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