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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.21, 192.47 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.21, 192.47 and 87.08 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.21 : 192.47 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.21/192.47 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.21x = 192.47 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.21x = 16,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758.89/128.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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