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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 191.76 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.16, 191.76 and 82.32 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.16 : 191.76 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.16/191.76 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.16x = 191.76 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.16x = 15,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785.68/128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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