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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.44, 191.93 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.44, 191.93 and 121.60 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.44 : 191.93 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.44/191.93 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.44x = 191.93 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.44x = 23,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338.69/128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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