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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 193.46 and 85.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 193.46 and 85.85 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 193.46 = 85.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/193.46 = 85.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 193.46 × 85.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 16,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607.14/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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