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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.43, 194.04 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.43, 194.04 and 88.73 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.43 : 194.04 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.43/194.04 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.43x = 194.04 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.43x = 17,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215.76/129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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