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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.54, 194.10 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.54, 194.10 and 88.32 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.54 : 194.10 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.54/194.10 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.54x = 194.10 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.54x = 17,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,142.91/129.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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