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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.87 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.87 and 88.75 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.87 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.87 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.87 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 17,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205.96/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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