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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 192.48 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.16, 192.48 and 85.44 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.16 : 192.48 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.16/192.48 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.16x = 192.48 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.16x = 16,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.49/128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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