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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.63, 193.16 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.63, 193.16 and 88.09 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 193.16 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/193.16 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 193.16 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 17,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.20/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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