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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.41, 192.61 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.41, 192.61 and 59.89 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.41 : 192.61 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.41/192.61 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.41x = 192.61 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.41x = 11,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,535.26/128.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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