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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.82, 193.06 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.82, 193.06 and 88.14 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.82 : 193.06 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.82/193.06 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.82x = 193.06 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.82x = 17,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,016.31/128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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