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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 194.17 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 194.17 and 88.74 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 194.17 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/194.17 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 194.17 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 17,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,230.70/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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