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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.39, 192.47 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.39, 192.47 and 87.73 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.39 : 192.47 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.39/192.47 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.39x = 192.47 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.39x = 16,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,884.47/128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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