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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.53, 192.68 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.53, 192.68 and 117.26 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.53 : 192.68 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.53/192.68 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.53x = 192.68 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.53x = 22,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593.27/128.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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