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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 193.70 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 193.70 and 88.66 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 193.70 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/193.70 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 193.70 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 17,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173.44/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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