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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 193.46 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 193.46 and 86.25 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 193.46 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/193.46 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 193.46 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 16,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685.49/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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