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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 193.80 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 193.80 and 88.66 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 193.80 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/193.80 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 193.80 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 17,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182.31/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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