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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.24, 192.46 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.24, 192.46 and 118.25 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.24 : 192.46 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.24/192.46 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.24x = 192.46 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.24x = 22,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758.40/128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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