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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.25, 192.51 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.25, 192.51 and 91.80 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.25 : 192.51 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.25/192.51 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.25x = 192.51 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.25x = 17,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672.42/128.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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