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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.75 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.75 and 86.48 is: 129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.75 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.75 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.75 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 16,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840.57/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.76

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