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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.87, 194.92 and 61.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.87, 194.92 and 61.43 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.87 : 194.92 = 61.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.87/194.92 = 61.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.87x = 194.92 × 61.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.87x = 11,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,973.94/129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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