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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.82 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.82 and 86.60 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.82 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.82 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.82 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 16,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,784.81/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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