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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 194.08 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 194.08 and 86.40 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 194.08 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/194.08 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 194.08 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 16,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,768.51/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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