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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 193.69 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 193.69 and 88.93 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 193.69 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/193.69 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 193.69 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 17,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224.85/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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