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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 193.97 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 193.97 and 86.59 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 193.97 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/193.97 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 193.97 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 16,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795.86/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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