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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.68, 193.11 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.68, 193.11 and 88.14 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.68 : 193.11 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.68/193.11 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.68x = 193.11 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.68x = 17,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020.72/128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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