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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 191.42 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 191.42 and 123.72 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 191.42 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/191.42 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 191.42 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 23,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682.48/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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