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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 193.41 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 193.41 and 85.79 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 193.41 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/193.41 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 193.41 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 16,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591.68/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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