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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.52, 192.63 and 47.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.52, 192.63 and 47.31 is: 70.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.52 : 192.63 = 47.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.52/192.63 = 47.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.52x = 192.63 × 47.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.52x = 9,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113.33/128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.91

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