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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 193.28 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 193.28 and 88.56 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 193.28 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/193.28 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 193.28 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 17,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.88/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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