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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.13, 191.79 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.13, 191.79 and 97.62 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.13 : 191.79 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.13/191.79 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.13x = 191.79 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.13x = 18,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722.54/128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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