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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 194.66 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 194.66 and 65.58 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 194.66 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/194.66 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 194.66 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 12,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765.80/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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