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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 192.24 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.16, 192.24 and 56 is: 84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.16 : 192.24 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.16/192.24 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.16x = 192.24 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.16x = 10,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,765.44/128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84

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