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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 194.06 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 194.06 and 88.70 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 194.06 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/194.06 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 194.06 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 17,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212.37/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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