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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.08, 191.89 and 46.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.08, 191.89 and 46.87 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.08 : 191.89 = 46.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.08/191.89 = 46.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.08x = 191.89 × 46.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.08x = 8,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993.88/128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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