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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 194.82 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 194.82 and 86.50 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 194.82 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/194.82 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 194.82 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 16,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851.93/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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