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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.37, 193.87 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.37, 193.87 and 88.20 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.37 : 193.87 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.37/193.87 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.37x = 193.87 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.37x = 17,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099.33/129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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