Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 192 and 85.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 128.16, 192 and 85.44 is: 128
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128.16 : 192 = 85.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128.16/192 = 85.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128.16x = 192 × 85.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128.16x = 16,404.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,404.48/128.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128
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