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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.14, 191.94 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.14, 191.94 and 119.26 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.14 : 191.94 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.14/191.94 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.14x = 191.94 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.14x = 22,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890.76/128.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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