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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.42, 192.32 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.42, 192.32 and 121.73 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.42 : 192.32 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.42/192.32 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.42x = 192.32 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.42x = 23,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410.50/128.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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