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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 193.66 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 193.66 and 88.51 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 193.66 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/193.66 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 193.66 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 17,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,140.40/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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