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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.36, 191.61 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.36, 191.61 and 125.12 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.36 : 191.61 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.36/191.61 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.36x = 191.61 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.36x = 23,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,974.24/128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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