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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.25, 191.70 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.25, 191.70 and 105.30 is: 157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.25 : 191.70 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.25/191.70 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.25x = 191.70 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.25x = 20,186.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186.01/128.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.40

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