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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.84, 192.74 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.84, 192.74 and 88.12 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.84 : 192.74 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.84/192.74 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.84x = 192.74 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.84x = 16,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984.25/128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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