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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.24, 192.56 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.24, 192.56 and 124.28 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.24 : 192.56 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.24/192.56 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.24x = 192.56 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.24x = 23,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931.36/128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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