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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 193.88 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 193.88 and 85.95 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 193.88 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/193.88 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 193.88 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 16,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.15/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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