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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.33, 193.93 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.33, 193.93 and 88.72 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.33 : 193.93 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.33/193.93 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.33x = 193.93 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.33x = 17,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204.76/129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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