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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 195.04 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 195.04 and 61.46 is: 92.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 195.04 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/195.04 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 195.04 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 11,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,987.16/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.22

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