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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.68 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.68 and 88.14 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.68 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.68 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.68 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 17,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070.96/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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