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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.39, 192.45 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.39, 192.45 and 66.72 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.39 : 192.45 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.39/192.45 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.39x = 192.45 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.39x = 12,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839.47/128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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