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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.51, 192.62 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.51, 192.62 and 121.76 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.51 : 192.62 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.51/192.62 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.51x = 192.62 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.51x = 23,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452.75/128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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