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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.46, 192.72 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.46, 192.72 and 37.16 is: 55.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.46 : 192.72 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.46/192.72 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.46x = 192.72 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.46x = 7,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161.53/128.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.75

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