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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.94 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.94 and 86.04 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.94 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.94 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.94 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 16,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686.60/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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