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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.14, 192.17 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.14, 192.17 and 45.86 is: 68.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.14 : 192.17 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.14/192.17 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.14x = 192.17 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.14x = 8,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812.26/128.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.77

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