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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.58 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.58 and 85.65 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.58 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.58 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.58 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 16,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579.70/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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