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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.06, 191.97 and 42.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.06, 191.97 and 42.50 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.06 : 191.97 = 42.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.06/191.97 = 42.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.06x = 191.97 × 42.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.06x = 8,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.73/128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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