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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 194.21 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 194.21 and 88.41 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 194.21 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/194.21 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 194.21 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 17,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170.11/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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