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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.79 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.79 and 88.70 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.79 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.79 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.79 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 17,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188.43/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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