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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 193.48 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 193.48 and 85.70 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 193.48 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/193.48 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 193.48 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 16,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581.24/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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