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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.28 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.28 and 88.98 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.28 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.28 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.28 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 17,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287.03/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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