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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.08, 191.96 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.08, 191.96 and 79.88 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.08 : 191.96 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.08/191.96 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.08x = 191.96 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.08x = 15,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.76/128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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