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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.18, 192.34 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.18, 192.34 and 58.74 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.18 : 192.34 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.18/192.34 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.18x = 192.34 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.18x = 11,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297.43/128.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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