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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 193.74 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 193.74 and 85.90 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 193.74 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/193.74 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 193.74 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 16,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.27/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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