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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128, 191.68 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128, 191.68 and 123.52 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 191.68 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/191.68 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 191.68 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 23,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676.31/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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