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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128, 192.06 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128, 192.06 and 71 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 192.06 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/192.06 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 192.06 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 13,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,636.26/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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