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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.18, 192.36 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.18, 192.36 and 76.79 is: 115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.18 : 192.36 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.18/192.36 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.18x = 192.36 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.18x = 14,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,770.36/128.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.24

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