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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.97, 194.86 and 61.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.97, 194.86 and 61.49 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.97 : 194.86 = 61.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.97/194.86 = 61.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.97x = 194.86 × 61.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.97x = 11,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,980.81/129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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