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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.42, 192.59 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.42, 192.59 and 47.25 is: 70.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.42 : 192.59 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.42/192.59 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.42x = 192.59 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.42x = 9,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100.08/128.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.86

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