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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.21, 191.95 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.21, 191.95 and 126.05 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.21 : 191.95 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.21/191.95 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.21x = 191.95 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.21x = 24,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194.02/128.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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