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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.50 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.50 and 86.52 is: 129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.50 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.50 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.50 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 16,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.62/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.78

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