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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.07, 192.09 and 42.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.07, 192.09 and 42.57 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.07 : 192.09 = 42.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.07/192.09 = 42.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.07x = 192.09 × 42.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.07x = 8,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177.27/128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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