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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.84, 193.26 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.84, 193.26 and 86.12 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.84 : 193.26 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.84/193.26 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.84x = 193.26 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.84x = 16,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,643.55/128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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