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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.35, 193.61 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.35, 193.61 and 85.92 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.35 : 193.61 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.35/193.61 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.35x = 193.61 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.35x = 16,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634.54/129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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