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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.81, 193.28 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.81, 193.28 and 88.26 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.81 : 193.28 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.81/193.28 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.81x = 193.28 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.81x = 17,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058.45/128.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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