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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 191.25 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 191.25 and 124.38 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 191.25 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/191.25 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 191.25 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 23,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,787.68/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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