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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.68 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.68 and 85.80 is: 128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.68 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.68 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.68 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 16,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617.74/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.80

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