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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 193.51 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 193.51 and 88.53 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 193.51 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/193.51 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 193.51 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 17,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.44/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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