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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 192.72 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.16, 192.72 and 118.08 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.16 : 192.72 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.16/192.72 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.16x = 192.72 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.16x = 22,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756.38/128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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