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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 194.49 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 194.49 and 86.37 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 194.49 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/194.49 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 194.49 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 16,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,798.10/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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