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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.51, 192.75 and 43.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.51, 192.75 and 43.01 is: 64.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.51 : 192.75 = 43.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.51/192.75 = 43.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.51x = 192.75 × 43.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.51x = 8,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,289.96/128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.51

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