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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 193.66 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 193.66 and 86.76 is: 129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 193.66 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/193.66 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 193.66 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 16,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801.94/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.76

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