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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.54, 191.60 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.54, 191.60 and 127.32 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.54 : 191.60 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.54/191.60 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.54x = 191.60 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.54x = 24,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394.51/128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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