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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 193.84 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 193.84 and 86.75 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 193.84 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/193.84 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 193.84 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 16,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,814.22/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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