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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.08, 193.62 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.08, 193.62 and 86.60 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.08 : 193.62 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.08/193.62 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.08x = 193.62 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.08x = 16,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767.49/129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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