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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.51, 192.82 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.51, 192.82 and 85.15 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.51 : 192.82 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.51/192.82 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.51x = 192.82 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.51x = 16,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418.62/128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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