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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 178.74 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 178.74 and 88 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 178.74 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/178.74 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 178.74 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 15,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729.12/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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