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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.18, 190.65 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.18, 190.65 and 126.66 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.18 : 190.65 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.18/190.65 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.18x = 190.65 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.18x = 24,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148.92/128.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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