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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 193.46 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 193.46 and 88.56 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 193.46 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/193.46 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 193.46 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 17,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132.37/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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