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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 193.21 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 193.21 and 85.91 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 193.21 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/193.21 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 193.21 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 16,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597.97/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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