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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.41, 191.36 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.41, 191.36 and 124.50 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.41 : 191.36 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.41/191.36 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.41x = 191.36 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.41x = 23,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825.35/128.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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