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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.49, 192.80 and 56.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.49, 192.80 and 56.32 is: 84.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.49 : 192.80 = 56.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.49/192.80 = 56.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.49x = 192.80 × 56.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.49x = 10,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,858.50/128.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.51

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