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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.11, 191.24 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.11, 191.24 and 118.47 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.11 : 191.24 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.11/191.24 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.11x = 191.24 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.11x = 22,656.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656.20/128.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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