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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128, 191.76 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128, 191.76 and 99.12 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 191.76 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/191.76 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 191.76 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 19,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,007.25/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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