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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.49, 193.72 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.49, 193.72 and 119.68 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.49 : 193.72 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.49/193.72 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.49x = 193.72 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.49x = 23,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183.51/128.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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