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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.26, 192.08 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.26, 192.08 and 118.23 is: 177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.26 : 192.08 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.26/192.08 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.26x = 192.08 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.26x = 22,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709.62/128.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.06

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