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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 193.95 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 193.95 and 88.65 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 193.95 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/193.95 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 193.95 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 17,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193.67/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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