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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.49, 193.42 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.49, 193.42 and 117.33 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.49 : 193.42 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.49/193.42 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.49x = 193.42 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.49x = 22,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693.97/128.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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