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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.55, 191.83 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.55, 191.83 and 114.88 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.55 : 191.83 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.55/191.83 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.55x = 191.83 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.55x = 22,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036.47/128.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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